Bell Gardens is a city in Los Angeles County, California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of approximately 42,072 people and a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2). Bell Gardens is bordered by Commerce on the north and northeast, Bell and Cudahy on the west, South Gate on the southwest and Downey on the southeast.

The city of Bell Gardens has a city council form of government. The city council is responsible for the enactment of local laws, policy creation, and the design and implementation of programs that serve the city residents. The city council is made up of:

Mayor; Jose Mendoza

Mayor Pro Tem; Priscilla Flores

Council member; Pedro Aceituno

Council member; Maria Pulido

Council member; Jennifer Rodriguez

Crime Rate in the City

The crime rate in Bell Gardens, CA is 30% lower than California’s average and 26% lower when compared to the national crime rate. Looking at violent crimes, the city’s average is 26% lower than the crime rate in California and 15% lower than the national average. In crimes involving property, the city’s crime rate is 31% lower than California’s average and 28% lower than the national average. In Bell Gardens one has a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime, making the city safer than 40% of the cities in the United States. Compared to the previous year, the crime rate in the city has increased by 12%.

Police Department

The Bell Gardens Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to the city residents. The department has several divisions that work together in maintaining law and order in the city. Robert E. Barnes is the current Chief of Police. For more information on Bell Gardens Police Department visit

Bell Gardens Police Department

7100 Garfield Avenue

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Tel: (562) 806-7600

The Police Department’s Records Unit is responsible for maintaining public records in the city. To obtain public records, you will have to visit the records unit or call at (562) 806-7609. When obtaining public records, you will be charged a nominal fee depending on the number of pages you want to obtain.

Bail Bonds

There are three main ways of positing bail in California; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5. Aside from reducing the burden on taxpayers for housing and servicing those awaiting trial in city and county jails, bail bond agents give back to the economy by paying insurance premium taxes on ever bail bond they write, reducing the need to pay law enforcement officers to track down individuals who “skip” on their court appearances, and employing approximately 15,000 bail agents with over 10,000 support personnel throughout the United States.

Our next Coffee with a Cop event is scheduled for Friday November 16th, 8:00 am at McDonalds, 5725 Florence Ave. The Coffee with a Cop program is a great way to meet our officers in a... https://t.co/2Hj8LwueQW

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